Awards and Achievements

More than 50 years ago, William A. Watson, Jr. founded the company that would go on to become Watson Realty Corp. with one goal: provide every customer with legendary service. Thanks to the tireless efforts of both Mr. Watson and our more than 1,400 sales associates, Watson is a proud five-time recipient of the Diamond Award, presented by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® to the one company in its entire network with the highest overall performance.

That very same vision and dedication to his clients has led to many additional prestigious accomplishments and awards from several institutions over the years, including:

Won Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 as part of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO Awards

Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 as part of the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO Awards

Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® in 2011-2012 and served a second term in 2013

Recognized as one of the 20 most influential business people of the past 20 years by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2005

Inducted into Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers’ Hall of Leaders in 2004

Received the Circle of Honor Award from Jacksonville Association of REALTORS® (now the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®) in 1994 for his many years of dedicated service to the community

Elected President of Florida Association of Realtors in 1981

Selected for Realtor of the Year by the Jacksonville Board of REALTORS® in 1972